Mangosteen.

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Niveau d'entretien

Difficile

Type de plante

Tropical fruit tree

Lumière

Partial shade to bright indirect light

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

20 to 80 feet

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 11 à 12

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to mimic its native rainforest home. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal poor drainage or low humidity. It requires high humidity and protection from cold drafts to stay healthy.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times without letting it dry out completely.

Engrais

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Lightly trim dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain shape.

Rempotage

Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container as it dislikes root disturbance.

Sol

Rich, well draining, acidic soil

pH du sol

5.0 to 6.5

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

70 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Long lived perennial, often exceeding 50 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally non toxic, but the yellow latex in the rind can cause mild irritation if it contacts sensitive skin.

Enfants

The fruit has a hard rind that can be difficult for small children to open without assistance.

Allergènes de contact

The yellow sap found in the rind may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this tree.

Comestibilité

The fruit is delicious, but the thick rind contains latex and tannins that are not meant for consumption.

Comment l'identifier

• Thick, leathery dark green leaves
• Deep purple, smooth fruit rind
• Snow white, juicy fruit segments
• Slow growing evergreen habit

Hauteur

6 à 25m

Envergure

3 à 8m

Feuilles

dark green, evergreen

Fleurs

greenish white, red, 4 à 6cm

Fruits

purple, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

• Mangosteen borer — Larvae tunnel into the fruit, causing damage and secondary infections.
• Root rot — Fungal pathogens thrive in waterlogged soil and damage the root system.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, grafting

Quand planter

spring, early summer

Hivernage

Keep the tree in a warm, humid environment above 15 degrees Celsius at all times. Avoid cold drafts and ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

En pot

It is generally not suitable for containers unless you have a very large, climate controlled greenhouse.

Plant young trees under a canopy of taller fruit trees to mimic their natural rainforest understory habitat.

Bonnes associations

• Musa — Provides essential shade for young mangosteen trees.
• Durian — Shares similar tropical requirements and thrives in the same orchard environment.

Espèces similaires

• Garcinia prainiana — A smaller relative that is also grown for its edible fruit.

Science

Famille

Clusiaceae

Genre

Garcinia

Ordre

Malpighiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Archipelago.

Préservation

It is not currently listed as endangered, but wild populations are increasingly threatened by habitat loss in Southeast Asia.

It thrives in the deep shade of tropical rainforests, requiring high rainfall and constant warmth to survive.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, coléoptères

Utilisations

culinary fruit, ornamental shade tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Can I grow a mangosteen in a pot?

It is very difficult due to their slow growth and need for high humidity and consistent tropical heat.

Why is my tree growing so slowly?

Mangosteens are naturally very slow growing, especially in their first few years.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name honors French botanist Laurent Garcin, while the specific epithet refers to the fruit.

Bon à savoir

• Mangosteens are apomictic, meaning they produce seeds without fertilization.
• The number of stigma lobes on the bottom of the fruit indicates how many segments are inside.
• Queen Victoria reportedly offered a reward to anyone who could bring her a fresh mangosteen.
• It takes 8 to 15 years for a tree to bear its first fruit.

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